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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes December 15, 2015 Page 4 9. Staff Liaison Grant stated she will contact Bethel University regarding student volunteer opportunities once the City determines where it needs help. Council Liaison Holden stated either she or Recreation Staff Member Thelen could contact an individual at University of Northwestern for assistance with Hazelnut Park. 10. Staff Liaison Grant stated she will contact Communications Committee Member Tina Kulzer about writing trail articles for the Arden Hills Notes. Council Liaison Holden suggested the PTRC solicit feedback as to what seniors would like to see in the parks (more benches, for example). Staff Liaison Grant said she will provide a map which references the locations of all benches at the parks. Committee Member Michaelson suggested contacting a master gardener to present information. A discussion ensued regarding community plots for gardens. Council Liaison Holden suggested the creation of a community garden in Arden Park and this item was added to the Work Plan. A discussion ensued regarding creating an article pertaining to tree donations and also bench donations. 4. NEW BUSINESS None. 5. REPORTS Council Liaison Holden provided an update as to current City Council activities. She stated hiring a new City Administrator is still in process. The City Council will wait for a new City Administrator to be in place before hiring a Public Works Director. The tax levy passed at 3.5%. As of the date of this meeting, there were three applicants for the vacant City Councilmember position. Interviews will occur in January. Staff Liaison Grant indicated the ice rinks are on hold due to warm weather this winter but the push button light system has been installed and is ready for use.